Authorities investigating multiple mailbox explosions

On January 4, 2014, at around 6:30 PM, Tyler 911 began
receiving calls from residents that their mail box had been destroyed by an
explosion. Both Tyler Police and Fire responded to two different
locations and found mailboxes that had been destroyed. It is believed
that a firework called an "artillery shell" was ignited and then placed into
the mailboxes. Once the firework exploded, the mailboxes were severely
damaged and the ground caught on fire. Tyler Police and Fire also
responded to another home where the grass was on fire but the mailbox was not
destroyed. In these cases a black, green, or dark colored extended cab
truck, possibly a Chevrolet, was observed leaving the area occupied by three
people. Witnesses stated that the truck possibly had round style tail
lights and appeared to be a 2004-2008 model. It is believed that this
same vehicle is connected to all three of the cases. It is also believed
that there are more destroyed mailboxes that have not been reported at this
time. If you find that your mailbox has been destroyed, please
contact your local agency to make a report.

We are asking for assistance in identifying the truck and the occupants. Anyone with information about the suspects involved in
this crime are urged to contact the Tyler Police Department, at 903-531-1000,
or Crimestoppers, at 903-597-CUFF (903-597-2833). Crimestoppers
will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and charges
filed against the suspects in this case, or any, felony case.

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